Northumberland and the Land of the Prince Bishops

Author: Ed Geldard

Northumberland and the Land of the Prince Bishops

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During the seventh and eighth centuries, Northumberland was the most important of all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. It extended from Bernicia in the north, to Deira in the south and became known as North Humber Land, meaning land north of the Humber. The erratically-drawn border was constantly involved in warfare at a time when it had more castles to the mile than in any other region.
For its size, it has an enormous range of natural beauty, stretching from its mountains, forests and lakes through to its high moorland dales. However, perhaps more than anything, Northumberland is best known for its contribution to culture and art. A visitor to the area does not have to go far to find evidence of its interesting past. There are Roman remains, churches, castles, historic houses, market towns and monuments.
This region has enough to pique the interest of every visitor. You may walk with the Romans along Hadrian’s Wall, kneel where Saint Aidan knelt at the very cradle of Christianity, or hunt with the Prince Bishops. The landscapes are dramatic and the views panoramic.